3 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

I posted soem threads a while ago about not being able to get a CA drivers license because my I-94 had expired and they needed proof of residency to allow me to take the written exam. I got advanced parole and went back to the UK for a week. I came back through LAX and they issued and stamped a new I-94 card in my passport.

I have been to the DMV numerous times to try and get a DL and each time they said they couldn't do anything because my I-94 had expired. I would be amazed if anyone else has landed themselves in this situation however if there are I would love to here about it.

My question is :

Can I go and take my written driving exam and then the pratical now I have a new and valid I-94 as a result of coming back on AP?

Only the original or a certified copy of one of the following documents is acceptable:

Permanent Resident Card

Valid foreign passport with a valid Record of Arrival/Departure (form I-94)

Employment Authorization Card

Processed for I-551" stamped in a valid foreign passport

Notice of Action (I-797 Approved Petition)

You will however need to bear in mind the 30/60 days rule which CA enforces quite strictly:

Limited Term Legal Presence

All original and pending driver license or identification cards will expire on the expiration date of his/her birth date/legal presence document (BD/LP) issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Your BD/LP document must have an expiration date 30 or more days from your application date. If your BD/LP document has an expiration date less than 30 days, you will not be able to start a driver license or identification card application.

If your BD/LP document has an expiration date of less than 60 days, you may complete your licensing requirements (written/vision/driving tests), but you will need to submit another BD/LP document with an expiration date of 60 days or more before your driver license or identification card is mailed to you.

Hope that helps.

Edited January 24, 2008 by perfect

OUR TIMELINE

K1 VISA & MARRIAGE - 8 MONTHS

17 February 2004 Sent I-129F petition CSC - It was APPROVED in 147 days

3 September 2004 INTERVIEW IN LONDON SUCCESSFUL VISA APPROVED! MARRIED OCTOBER 16, 2004

Sign in

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly
of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly
to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You
can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE
at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or
illegal activities will be removed from this board.
If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.